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PROCLAMATION <br />DESIGNATING THE WEEK OF JUNE 16 THROUGH JUNE 23, 2013 AS <br />HUMANIST RECOGNITION WEEK IN INDIAN RIVER WEEK <br />WHEREAS, the corgi `.,lotion of this land recognizes that all religious perspectives be treated <br />equally; and <br />WHEREAS, as a nation and community of citizens from so many diverse backgrounds and <br />beliefs, the only way we can solve our problems is through cultivating intelligent, and ethical <br />interactions among all people, with tolerance and respect; and <br />WHEREAS, our nation and community face many problems, from creating jobs, educating <br />our children, reducing violence, protecting our citizens, and guarding the integrity of scientific <br />research, we must call upon compassion guided by reason to solve these problems; and <br />WHEREAS, lasting legacies of the use of the scientific method and the power of reason have <br />been left for the benefit of humanity by such great Humanists as Dr. Jonas Salk, Dr. Albert <br />Einstein, Dr. Carl Sagan, Dr. Isaac Asimov, and many others. <br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY <br />COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA that the week of June 16 through <br />June 23, 2013 be known, designated, and set aside as Humanist Recognition Week In Indian <br />River County in recognition of the contribution to the quality of life in Indian River County by the <br />Humanist community. <br />Adopted this 11th day of June, 2013. <br />BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, <br />INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA <br />,foseph E. Flescher, Chairman <br />Wesley S., Davis, Vice Chairman <br />Bo S01ari <br />Peter D. O'Bryan U <br />Tim Zorc <br />